Recall 97E031000: Steering, Linkages, Arm, Idler And Attachment

NHTSA recall 97E031000 · announced September 15, 1997 · Marmon · 222 units affected

The problem

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: FRONT STEERING DRIVE AXLES. THE STEERING ARMS WHICH CONNECT THE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY AND MAINTAIN WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND DIRECTIONAL CONTROL, ARE BENT.

The risk

THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN POOR WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND POSSIBLE CONTACT OF THE TIE ROD CONNECTION WITH THE WHEEL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.

What to do

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE STEERING ARMS.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

MARMON-HERRINGTON IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY CAMPAIGN FOR CARRARO.OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DURING SEPTEMBER 1997. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MARMON-HERRINGTON AT 1-800-227-0727.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.